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Dogs and Sleep...
Puppies You may be surprised to learn that your new little family member may be asleep for up to 20 hours in any 24 hour period. All this rest is essential to enable your puppy to develop properly. Just like in human babies, good sleeping habits are important for their learning process. Puppies use a huge amount of energy in simply exploring, learning comma...
It's Not Their Fault...
Dogs have toilet accidents, dogs chew things they shouldn't, dogs bark too much, dogs get aggressive. So, if it's not their fault how do we, as humans react? Most important to remember is that there is no place, when sharing your life with a dog, for punishment, either verbal nor physical. A dog has no understanding of the reasons for your anger, they may...
National Train Your Dog Month...
Many people believe that dog training is just about the basics - SIT! STAY! COME! with a few other simple straightforward commands or tricks thrown in. Unfortunately, this couldn't be further from the truth. The number of dogs surrendered to shelters each day is proof. The benefits of dog training go far beyond sit, stay and come. It's the essence of ho...
Does Your Dog Make Mistakes?...
Even though we are dog trainers and our clients think our dogs are "perfect," they do make mistakes . And in the spirit of full disclosure, so do we. We've yet to meet a dog or person that was 100% perfect all the time. When our dog makes a mistake it's usually no big deal. Actually, most of the time it was our fault for not teaching them what we expect o...
Understand Submissive Peeing...
Does your puppy or dog urinate when someone greets them or when you come home or when you speak to them? Some dogs have very submissive or "bottom of the pack" temperaments. This is part of their nature and is nothing to be alarmed about. They are truly subordinate dogs and they often feel unworthy of the attention or adulation that is being paid to them...
Great Apps For Dog Owners...
Remember a world without smart phones ... how did we ever get along? Technology has made life easier in so many ways, even for dogs and their owners. Whether you're looking for an app to track your dog's walking or even if you want access to emergency pet information, the following apps can be invaluable! Track walking. It seems that everyone has a FitBit...
10 Tips for Managing your dogs fears of Thunderstorms...
1. Always keep proper identification securely fastened to your dog's collar in case they get out. Consider talking to your veterinarian about implanting a universal microchip in your pet for lifelong identification. Remember to update your veterinary clinic and animal shelter with your correct contact information. 2. Give your dog a safe place to st...
Having Realistic Expectations for Puppies...
Who doesn't love puppies? They're cute, funny and lovable, except when they are annoying, frustrating and aggravating. They are all these things. Puppies grow up to be dogs and unfortunately, many are removed from their homes. There are some simple things to understand about puppies, which when taken to heart, can help keep these wonderful animals with their...
Understand How Using Your Hands Impacts Your Dog...
Training a dog can be frustrating for both of you. After all, your dog does everything using dog logic and you are operating from a place of human logic. This disparity in communication can sometimes be problematic, tempting you to use your hands to force your dog to do what you want. This type of "hands on" approach is more harmful than you realise. Here'...
Greeting unknown dogs in the correct way!...
If you are a dog lover, which you probably are if you are taking the time to read this article, you will enjoy greeting new dogs you meet whilst out and about. However, attempting to greet a dog in an inappropriate manner could cause you all sorts of problems, and could also put you, the dog, and the owner at risk. Dogs are taught by their mother f...
Three Important Rules of Pet Communication...
Your dog doesn't speak English, and you don't speak dog, but you can still communicate effectively with your pet. Your vocal tones and body language communicates volumes to your pet, but you should know that there are some things you shouldn't do when communicating with your pet. Here are three important rules of pet communication everyone should follow....
Enforcing House Rules for Your Dog with Visitors...
Dogs are a lot like children--they can get very excited when visitors come to your house--and it can be common for the "house rules" to go right out the window in the excitement. Don't let your visitors encourage your dogs to behave badly. Here are some tips to help make sure that your pet follows the same rules when guests are visiting as they would any o...